Something like the VTR ?

[Montana]

Is there such a mod that's similar to the VTR ?

I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with the VTR I'm just wanting to look at options.

My work is mainly on building sites as I'm a plumber and I want to get something that's a bit more rugged than the V1 spinner that I use for work.I'm always very wary of snapping a tube type of mod or ruining the threads because of potential movement in my pocket, or if I leave it about getting bashed with tools etc.

The thing that really draws me towards the VTR is the way that the tank is on the side so there is a lot less chance of any sideways type of movement and the tank is semi protected with it being on the side, equally with that I like the variable wattage and voltage that it also offers.I know it isn't a high VV or VW mod like say the Vapor Shark but for me it's plenty as I like a cooler vape at about 7.0w to 9.5w depending on the time of day and my taste buds.

I have seen the Kato mod and the Microstick mod too, but these are mech mods with no protection ( battery wise ) and no VV or VW , which I would prefer.

Is the VTR on it's own with these features or have I missed something somewhere, is there something else I have missed which I should be looking at ?

Andy

[Pepperty]

depends how rugged you want a mod to be? theres always the elvt from fasttech....but its monsterously ugly

[Deleted]

If you are on a building site you only have two options if you want a VV/VW mod

The VTR or the elvt

the ELVT can be gotten on amazon though

www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ELVT

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

Vtr would be your best option tbh. They can take a hell of a beating. Also I beleive having the tank inset into the device is a unique feature amongst commonly available mods. It offers great protection. I dropped mine so many times while having a glass aerotank in it and not one time did it smash. Battery llife is great if you use the right battery. I use sony vtc5 2600mah and itll last me all day and more. You can use flat top or nipple top its not fussy. If you do go for ot make sure its a v2 with the fixed 510 not the spinning as they are known to have problems. They are a heavy peice of kit but you get used to it as many a member will attest.

[flavourtank]

Jul 26, 2014 11:34:28 GMT Steve (VapeStorm) said:

Vtr would be your best option tbh. They can take a hell of a beating. Also I beleive having the tank inset into the device is a unique feature amongst commonly available mods. It offers great protection. I dropped mine so many times while having a glass aerotank in it and not one time did it smash. Battery llife is great if you use the right battery. I use sony vtc5 2600mah and itll last me all day and more. You can use flat top or nipple top its not fussy. If you do go for ot make sure its a v2 with the fixed 510 not the spinning as they are known to have problems. They are a heavy peice of kit but you get used to it as many a member will attest.

+1 for vtr

Ive got v1 with the spinning doodah 510 jibbly bit, havent had any probs yet had it since xmas, very solid bit of kit

[ruffdog]

What about something like the tube side by side converters.   www.vapecore.com/2014/05/double-barrel-vamo-apv-38-shipped/

[clairea]

I don't know fully what's out there but the VTR is very solid,and if your working on a builidng site then it's probably a good one to have as like others have said it can withhold some knocks, not that i've dropped mine yet!! but i've only had it a day. I love mine.

but there is also this cambridgevaping.co.uk/index.php/pre-order-dovpo-e-mech-30w-autobot-mod.html but doesn't really offer tank protection, like the VTR. It depends on how much you want to spend on a decent bit of equipment. You can get the VTR in army green which is not so much of a finger print magnet.

[Roscopecotrain]

Have to agree about the vtr. Dropped it out my lorry cab onto concrete. About 10ft. No issues at all just 3 little chips in it. Mod fine, clearo fine and is still going strong.

Sent from me from some far away land.

[Montana]

Jul 26, 2014 11:34:28 GMT Steve (VapeStorm) said:

Vtr would be your best option tbh. They can take a hell of a beating. Also I beleive having the tank inset into the device is a unique feature amongst commonly available mods. It offers great protection. I dropped mine so many times while having a glass aerotank in it and not one time did it smash. Battery llife is great if you use the right battery. I use sony vtc5 2600mah and itll last me all day and more. You can use flat top or nipple top its not fussy. If you do go for ot make sure its a v2 with the fixed 510 not the spinning as they are known to have problems. They are a heavy peice of kit but you get used to it as many a member will attest.

I must admit that's the direction I'm going towards, BUT there is one thing that maybe a concern which I've only just thought of.I currently use either a Protank 2 with a V2 air controller or Mini Protank 2 with V2 air controller.With the latter I know I'm looking at a small 510 to EGO/510 adapter which is fine , but for both ( seeing as the VTR connection is now fixed and not able to be turned ) I a bit worried that when I put on either tank that the airflow controller will facing the side of the mod.I say this because I've found that when I attach these tanks I seem to close off the airflow then I look to see where to adjust it to.If the air hole is pointing to the side of the mod then I won't be able to see it and the older moveable one meant it could be turned to suit , also if it is pointing towards the side of the mod it could restrict the airflow ??? .Anyone with these combinations care to comment please ?

I'm also holding off on buying something for another week for several reasons, first I may win one from your competition ( I got more chance of finding a Dodo ) , second I may win one at Vapefest ( same chance as above ) and lastly I'm hoping that a vendor or two might have a Vapefest special package deal which will make up my mind, plus I can have a look at a VTR and see if the airflow controllers are visible.

Andy

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

Jul 26, 2014 12:16:51 GMT Montana said:

Jul 26, 2014 11:34:28 GMT Steve (VapeStorm) said:

Vtr would be your best option tbh. They can take a hell of a beating. Also I beleive having the tank inset into the device is a unique feature amongst commonly available mods. It offers great protection. I dropped mine so many times while having a glass aerotank in it and not one time did it smash. Battery llife is great if you use the right battery. I use sony vtc5 2600mah and itll last me all day and more. You can use flat top or nipple top its not fussy. If you do go for ot make sure its a v2 with the fixed 510 not the spinning as they are known to have problems. They are a heavy peice of kit but you get used to it as many a member will attest.

I must admit that's the direction I'm going towards, BUT there is one thing that maybe a concern which I've only just thought of.I currently use either a Protank 2 with a V2 air controller or Mini Protank 2 with V2 air controller.With the latter I know I'm looking at a small 510 to EGO/510 adapter which is fine , but for both ( seeing as the VTR connection is now fixed and not able to be turned ) I a bit worried that when I put on either tank that the airflow controller will facing the side of the mod.I say this because I've found that when I attach these tanks I seem to close off the airflow then I look to see where to adjust it to.If the air hole is pointing to the side of the mod then I won't be able to see it and the older moveable one meant it could be turned to suit , also if it is pointing towards the side of the mod it could restrict the airflow ??? .Anyone with these combinations care to comment please ?

I'm also holding off on buying something for another week for several reasons, first I may win one from your competition ( I got more chance of finding a Dodo ) , second I may win one at Vapefest ( same chance as above ) and lastly I'm hoping that a vendor or two might have a Vapefest special package deal which will make up my mind, plus I can have a look at a VTR and see if the airflow controllers are visible.

Andy

Airflow isnt restricted even if the airhole is towards the mod. Theres still a good gap between tank and mod problem solved 

[VapingBad]

Only in the States and pre order now but may be something to keep an eye out for Kato Square Box clone. Todd reviewed the real one.

[charon]

Jul 26, 2014 14:15:47 GMT VapingBad said:

Only in the States and pre order now but may be something to keep an eye out for Kato Square Box clone. Todd reviewed the real one.

OMG   I hate you VapingBad, I thought I had everything sewn up tight on the equipment front and now you go and dangle this in front of me...............I gotta get one and if the shipping isn't too heavy it works out at a great price as well.

Time for rehab for me  I'm thinking.....

[Montana]

It's maybe an idea for some company out there to come up with, but here is my idea.To start with a simple way to put it would be a cross between the Kato mod ( or clone ) and a VTR.

Have the VV and VW with the same control on the top and the fire button on the side like the VTR but slightly higher up nearer the top, as a few people have said it's a little low or just needs a lot of getting used to, THEN have the looks of the Kato and the ability of the Kato to have larger tanks like a Kayfun etc and have the option, like the Kato to have an 18500 model as well as a 18650.

Other things that I may want to add which neither has , is another SS or aluminium ring half way between the top ring and the 510 connector to add a bit more tank security , an ego connection or a small adapter so the tank is still protected.The last thing I would add would be a pain but I'm sure someone could come up with something.That is , if your using an ego style tank, they're normally a lot thinner , so having some kind of removable internal ring to the top ring or somewhere near the top of the body to brace it from excessive sideways movement so it goes round the smaller tank and keeps the tank sturdy.

Surely I would have thought with all the comments and reviews of both, someone hasn't come up with a hybrid of both, which is basically what I'm saying.

Why should mods be them VV/VW or mech be attractive as well as versatile. Mech mods have the looks and the VV/VW mods have the versatility, just combine the best bits.

I should have put a patent on this design, lol.

Andy

[VapingBad]

Or if you you want a 26650 DNA30 with that layout StiG HeliX, looks lovely, I don't think he has a price or started a list yet, definitely high-end and probably too nice to take to work, too big and prob too pricey for me.

[Montana]

Jul 26, 2014 15:45:16 GMT VapingBad said:

Or if you you want a 26650 DNA30 with that layout StiG HeliX, looks lovely, I don't think he has a price or started a list yet, definitely high-end and probably too nice to take to work, too big and prob too pricey for me.

That is lovely, but as you said , high end and way to pricey for work and it's way to big for my hands.I have really small hands for a man , as I can always find gloves that fit me in the winter as no-one else buys small , lol.This is one of the reasons ( which I didn't say earlier ) why I liked the Kato ( size wise ) , as you can get a 18500 version. I also think that's why so many MVP's are sold, because they're not big in the hand and a LOT of women buy them.So if you had the hybrid of the Kato and the VTR I think it would also be attractive for both sexes not just for men.Add to that the styling of a Kato , because for a woman it has a LOT to do with looks.That reminds me, how the hell did I ever get married , lol.

One other thing that I forgot to mention earlier in the specs of a mod I would make , would be to have a floating/spring loaded or adjustable firing pin.

If I had the equipment and skills this is the direction that I would be heading , having something that is not frilly and to girly for the guys and small and attractive for the girls.

Andy